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Barnsley Resort

A historic resort that is undeniably North Georgia

In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Barnsley Resort is just a short drive from Atlanta, Chattanooga and Birmingham. This historic Georgia Resort welcomes guests into an enchanting, old world setting with unique overnight accommodations, outstanding restaurants and incomparable service. Onsite recreation offerings include luxurious spa services, championship golf, horseback riding, hiking & biking, fishing, sporting clays, and even upland bird hunting. With so much to offer, Barnsley Resort is truly a magical destination for romantic getaways, social events or business meetings. Come and experience this land of enchantment and bliss…

ALL NEW IN 2018!

The Inn at Barnsley Resort with its 55 rooms and suites offers guests an evocative option to experience this award-winning destination. Central to Barnsley Resort, all guests will begin their resort experience in the Inn’s Guest Reception, regardless of whether your accommodations are in the Inn or in one of the many charming cottages enjoyed by our guests. Inspired by the work of British architect Edwin Lutyens, the Inn’s atmosphere is akin to staying at a fine English country estate.

Georgian Hall at Barnsley Resort adds more than 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Thoughtfully designed for maximum flexibility, the well-appointed spaces are enhanced by state-of-the-art technology, dramatic architectural details and awe-inspiring views of the iconic 19th century Manor House Ruins.

At almost 5,000 square feet, the Savannah Ballroom becomes the resort’s most spacious indoor option for meetings, weddings and other events. Architectural details include vaulted ceilings with exposed, stained hand-scraped scissor trusses; painted millwork; dormer windows; and a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. Offering a dedicated pre-function option, the Savannah Ballroom is divisible into two smaller rooms.

The Spa at Barnsley Resort

From the minute you enter Barnsley’s luxurious spa, the outside world is hushed, freeing you to focus on rejuvenation. The magnificent spa menu is so tempting, you may wish to choose more than one treatment! Enjoy a hot stone massage, a foot reflexology session or a radiant skin treatment. Modern and ancient techniques blend with the purest products for a quality spa experience. Combine your pampering with an invigorating workout or a swim in the blue waters of the resort pool.

Overnight guests of Barnsley Resort enjoy full spa privileges including access to whirlpools, steam room and sauna. Day spa guests may enjoy spa facilities one hour before or after their treatment. Be sure to take note of Barnsley’s special weekday prices Monday-Thursday for great savings in The Spa.

Golf at Barnsley Resort

Challenge yourself on the lush emerald fairways and bent-grass greens of our Jim Fazio-designed championship golf course. Recognized as some of the fastest greens in the Southeast, Barnsley’s course will dazzle golfers of any skill level. Spectacular mountains vistas and estate views make any round one to remember.

The Barnsley Golf Shop has everything you need for a successful day, including PGA Professionals to help you take your game to the next level. Looking for a custom tournament for your group? The staff at Barnsley can set up a winning day complete with prizes, awards presentations, and premier cuisine for after your game.

The grounds at Springbank Plantation encompass 1280 acres, which have been developed and managed, for some of the finest upland quail and pheasant hunting in the world. The grounds have been planted with incredible quail habitat including broomsedge, lovegrass, partridge peas, feed plots with milo, and native grasses. The hunting courses are made up of nine large areas featuring rolling hills and flat lands with objectives everywhere for a professional trained bird dog. The tall Georgian plantation pines make it challenging for the hunters, as the bobwhite coveys burst into the air. It will remind you of the kind of places you loved to quail hunt back when wild birds were prominent in this part of the world. Plan a hunt at Springbank Plantation to enjoy some of the best flying quail, custom built jeeps, professional guides, and very well trained dogs. Experience southern hospitality at its best.

Springbank Plantation at Barnsley Resort is home to one of the southeast’s premier Sporting Clays facilities. The 16-station sporting clays course is located on the 1500 acre resort less than 5 miles from the hunting preserve. So, it is a fantastic way to warm up for your hunt or extend your day of shooting.

If you are a beginner or have years of shooting experience our course has target settings that will appeal to you. The course boasts a diverse layout of shots in open field, in the woods, as well as shots over two reclaimed bauxite mine ponds. These numerous settings accommodate targets representing various game birds in realistic settings and tests each shooter’s ability to the fullest. During warm summer months, shooters experience the comfort of shooting in the woods under the natural canopy.

In addition to the sporting clays course, a covered 5-stand layout that overlooks a large bauxite mine pond is also available. This accommodates shooting in all weather conditions as the shooters are always under the protection of the covered area.

Shotgun shooting instruction is offered by the hour and in half day sessions. Or you may wish to attend one of the one- or two-day Caesar Guerini Wings & Clays Schools.

Horseback Riding

Whether a loop around the corral or a guided wilderness ride, experience the joy of horseback riding through North Georgia’s wonderland. One-hour trail rides, two-hour scenic wilderness rides, children’s corral rides and special rides are available by reservation. Riders may choose to add a saddlebag lunch or plan an end of the trail picnic.

Couples may choose to embark on a Romantic Wilderness Ride. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or engagement, this ride comes with a sweet hand bouquet made of select flowers straight from Barnsley’s historic gardens. Make this experience extra special by adding an elegant picnic lunch in a secluded location, complete with linens, china and silver.

Whether you are having a small ceremony or large affair, the wedding of your dreams is waiting for you at Barnsley Resort. Destination weddings are on the rise and the resort has activities for everyone in your bridal party. Barnsley’s professional wedding planners and packages take the burden of all the details so that brides and grooms can be carefree and in the moment when taking their vows.